Oil pump fault DTC P1889-14 Stored
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Land Rover LR2 fuel system problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
When does it fail?
Of the 3 fuel system complaints filed for the 2014 Land Rover LR2, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
"SITUATION: THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P00C6 AND P228D-00 OR P228C-77 STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). ADDITIONALLY, THE ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE ROUGH RUNNING, HARD STARTING, A ROUGH IDLE, OR MISFIRES AND ONE OR MORE MISFIRE DTCS (P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, AND P1315) STORED IN THE ECM. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL FAULT WITH THE METERING VALVE IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP"
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"SITUATION: THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P008B IS STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL FAULT WITH THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINES TO HYDRO-LOCK, OR CAUSE OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE, AND SOMETIMES THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"ISSUE: ONLY APPLICABLE TO L538 (EVOQUE) AND L359 (LR2, FREELANDER 2) VEHICLES FITTED WITH 2.0GTDI ENGINES. WARRANTY DATA INDICATES A VOLUME OF FUEL INJECTORS BEING REPLACED IN RELATION TO THE SYMPTOM OUTLINED BELOW: VEHICLES SUFFERING FROM A MISFIRE AT COLD START AND ON SOME OCCASIONS INTERMITTENT ROUGH RUNNING AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, WITH VARIOUS DTC'S STORED SUCH AS P0300-00 P0301-00 P0302-00 P0304-00 P1315-00 P0316-00 CAUSE: ENGINEERING WOULD LIKE TO GAIN FURTHER UNDERSTANDING INTO THE CAUSE OF THESE FUEL INJECTOR FAILURES."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking towards the bottom of the fuel tank. The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective fuel tank flange. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not…
The contact's parents own a 2014 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle in the garage, her parents and herself noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel outlet flange needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not repair NHTSA Campaign Number:…
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was condensation underneath the vehicle while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel flange was cracked and needed to be replaced.…
Had fuel system trouble with your 2014 Land Rover LR2?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2014 Land Rover LR2?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, fuel system issues most often appear around 63,267 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Land Rover/LR2.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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